Darlington & Locomotion Train Museum

Darlington is a beautiful, historic borough right in the heart of the North East.
As a shopping destination, Darlington is second to none. We have a thriving independent business scene, as recognised when the town centre was awarded with the title of one of top independent high streets in the UK in 2023. From luxury fashion to handmade homewares, and artisan bakeries to jewellery makers, we have it all! There's also a fantastic array of high street names and a department store to browse too.

Get up close to dozens of legendary locomotives from across the spectrum of railway history and engineering.
The impressive Main Hall is home to more than 70 heritage rail vehicles, including the prototype Deltic and British Rail's Advanced Passenger Train. Some still bear the marks of a hard working life, while others have been finely restored—but all tell a fascinating story about how the railways have shaped history.